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HI HB2372

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Souki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that "commercial activity" subject to Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) regulation means engaging in any action for compensation in any form, regardless of where the compensation is received.

  • Exempts land-based sports rental and retail providers from DLNR regulation, including those renting or selling beach and ocean equipment such as snorkel gear, surfboards, paddleboards, wetsuits, and fins.

  • Exempts land-based activity providers that advertise or sell vouchers or tickets for activities conducted in state ocean waters from DLNR regulatory requirements.

  • Removes language limiting commercial activity to guide services, charters, tours, and transportation provided at specific locations.

  • Effective date set for December 24, 2088 (note: this appears to be a clerical error, as the intended date is likely 2016).

Legislative Description

Commercial Activity; Ocean Recreation and Coastal Area Programs

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Nakashima, Thielen, Tokioka excused (3).

2/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2016
Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs2/9/2016
Economic Development & Business1/29/2016

Full Bill Text

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